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Devine school board members Henry Moreno and Keri James signal their vote to approve a pay raise for substitute child nutrition workers during the Monday evening school board meeting. The board also heard an update from Weaver and Jacobs Construction on current projects. (Photo by Anton Riecher)
By Anton Riecher
Representatives of Cuero-based Weaver & Jacobs Construction gave the Devine school board an update on current bond projects during its regular meeting Sept. 15.
Construction manager Chris Stone reported that curb workfor the new drive at the high school had been completed earlier the same day. Sheet rock work is underway on the renovated offices, he said.
Upstairs, mill work for new cabinets in the cosmetology department will “hopefully” begin next week, Stone said. New flooring and sinks will soon follow, Stone said,.
Work on the new locker rooms is underway. Workers are preparing to pour the new concrete slab for the girls’ locker room.
Meanwhile, at the elementary school, concrete is being poured for the new ramps, Stone said. Electrical and plumbing work is slated for the near future.
Stone introduced Sean Brandt as his replacement as project manager. Brandt reported on work to pour concrete for the new softball field backstop.
Superintendent Todd Grandjean followed the Weaver & Jacobs report with an update on site work for the district’s new tennis courts. With the slab to be poured in mid-October, Grandjean said a Jan. 1 completion date is anticipated.
The district may be able to hold its first tournament as early as mid-November, Grandjean said.
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